Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-19
WHAT THE WIRES BROUGHT.
Items From Helons-A Million Dollar
Defaulter-AnotherF Hexicsa
Outrago-U. p. Exten.
sion-Etc.
Spec ial to TIE NINA.
HELENA NOTES.
Discovery Of Glandersd Horses-veterin-
aries in Consaltation-The City Elec-
tiOn-St. Patrick's Day.

Discovery Of Glandorod Horsos-Vetorin-
aries in Consaltation-The City Elec-
tion-St. Patrick's Day.
HELENA, March 17.-It has been known
for some time past that the glanders pre-
vail among the horses all along the line OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad in Montana.
The disease, however, up to the present
time has not made its appearance on the
ranges to any extent, but has been con-
fined chiefly or wholly to those animals in
use and the matter has not been given
much attention by any one but the Terri
torial veterinary. Owners of horseflesh in
though, owing to the discovery Of an un-
doubted case of the dreadful disease few
days ago in Helena. The animal affected,
which was shot to-day, was one Of Joseph
Davis carriage team and was valued at
$4OO. Veterinary Holloway has brought
DR.. Allonoway from Dakota in consulta-
tion and they, together with the Board Of
Stock Commissioners. are enforcing vigor-
GUS measures looking to the complete sup
preston of the disease. DR.. French's
barn, where there are several sick horses
under treatment has been quarantined, as
several OF them show marked symptoms of
glanders. As fast as cases are definitely
located the diseased horses will be killed
DR.. Holloway's theory is that the disease
was brought into the country by the
horses used in the construction of the
Northern Pacific Railroad and has been
lurking within our borders here and there
eyer since.
lost IL out of 26 head of cattle in one
night last week, from overdriving and over
feeding. They were winter poor, and had
been driven 35 miles in days, and fed
heartily during the trip.
The Republican city primaries will be
held OH the 26th, and the convention on
the 31st lust. The number of possible
candidates have been mentioned for the
various offices: but it is known that def
mite slate has been made up. The water
question is likely to enter largely into the
canvass. The Democrats have taken no
action as yet. Election occurs on the 4th
prox.
1U1UOE ONkGISOu Ol UN0 xNUSDSOOoNU ID III
Chicago on his journey homeward from the
National Capital and wires his friends that
he will arrive in Helena the latter part OF
the present month.
Mass was celebra ted at the eCathedral at |
10 a. m. in honor Of St. Patrick and thus |
far quiet and orderly day has been spent. |
the vigorous interdiction |
Of Bishop Br,ndel the Irish-American So
cissy gasv ga, ,d Dan w zs:eAA. xhich. was |
largely atte6ese. Many good CaSs Es-
who had previously intended to celebrate |
the anniversary of Ireland's patron saint
by joining in the festivities of the occasion |
refrained from attendance in difference to |
the expressed wish of the Bishop.
The local post OF G. A. r. are making
to give a grand ball at the
Knights OF Labor hall Thursday, April 14th.
Mrs. 8. T. Hauser. Miss Kennett, Percy
Master Tom and Miss IIa
Hauser departed this afternoon for San
Francisco, where they will remain short
season.